Intern - Fisheries Management (Summer)

the South Dakota State Government • Webster, SD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This internship position is for the Summer session (May - August) and involves working both independently and as part of a team. The intern will primarily conduct Angler Use and Harvest Surveys and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) sampling and/or education efforts in the northeast fish management area. The role also includes assisting with fish population surveys and ongoing research projects. Key duties involve fieldwork such as netting, electrofishing, and AIS watercraft inspection/decontamination. Data entry using tablets and computers, and laboratory work including removing fish aging structures and estimating fish ages are also part of the responsibilities. Maintenance of vehicles, equipment, buildings, and grounds is expected. Interns interested in independent research will develop a proposal with staff guidance and are encouraged to publish their findings.

Requirements

• Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply.
• By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior.
• Preference may be given to South Dakota residents.
• Preference may be given to students of South Dakota institutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Angler Use and Harvest Surveys.
• Perform Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) sampling and/or education efforts.
• Assist with fish population surveys and ongoing research projects.
• Perform fieldwork including netting and electrofishing.
• Conduct AIS watercraft inspection/decontamination.
• Enter data using tablets and computers.
• Perform laboratory work, including removing fish aging structures and estimating fish ages.
• Complete maintenance tasks related to vehicles, equipment, buildings, and grounds.
• Develop and execute an independent research proposal (optional).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree